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Captivate

 What is it?

Captivate is an easy to use software tool for the creation of Flash movies of computer screen activities. The animated Flash movies can include audio commentary and text box instructions to guide the learner.

Why use it?

Animated Flash movies can useful for training or teaching for:

  • Software demonstrations/training includes mouse movements
  • Simulated internet browsing
  • Recording of most screen based activities
  • "How to" tutorials

Captivate content can accessed via your Blackboard subject or via a CD.

See also

Examples of Captivate movies produced by ADS.

How to login to Blackboard
View a Captivate movie demonstrating the process for logging into the Blackboard system.